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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.82, 292.28 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.82, 292.28 and 134.19 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.82 : 292.28 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.82/292.28 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.82x = 292.28 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.82x = 39,220.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,220.38/211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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